ZIP Code 72562 - Newark Arkansas

72562 Overview

ZIP Code 72562 is located in Newark Arkansas. Portions of 72562 are also in Big Bottom-Wycough-Logan Township and Dota Township. 72562 is entirely within Independence County. Regionally, 72562 is located in Metro Little Rock.

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ZIP Code 72562 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameNewark
Primary CountyIndependence County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)2,357
Area Code(s)327 / 870
Current Time
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72562 Demographics

72562 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72562 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72562 is White. The current unemployment level in 72562 is 2.9%.

Population2,357
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density27 People per Square Mile
Total Households979
Percentage High Income Households0.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$36,006
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$153,980
Current Unemployment Rate (December 2024)2.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.94%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 92.26%

72562 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,09197.94%
Black00%
Hispanic442.06%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

72562 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White63292.67%
Black111.61%
Hispanic344.99%
Asian20.29%
Native American30.44%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

72562 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College17313.32%
Bachelor Degree886.77%
High School Diploma56743.65%
No High School Diploma90.69%
GED or Alternate1168.93%
1 or More Years of College18113.93%
Associates Degree1209.24%
Masters Degree423.23%
Professional Degree30.23%
Doctorate Degree00%

72562 Geography

Coordinates35.72772980,-91.40037537
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Cities/Towns in 72562
RegionMetro Little Rock
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaBatesville, AR
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area86 Square Miles

72562 Schools

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72562 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 7b: 5F to 10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 21 - 31
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion39a - Springfield Plateau

72562 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)26314048586671686049393149
Avg Max Temp (°F)46526171798792918373604970
Avg Precip (In.)3.343.344.784.854.893.633.222.943.643.825.384.5448.37

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